Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - CCC-SLP

Kids Watch Primary Pediatrics and Urgent Care • Ashburn, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KidsWatch Pediatrics is expanding its pediatric services to include speech-language evaluations and therapy. We are seeking an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist to help launch and grow this new service line. The position will initially consist of one fixed weekday block or two half-day blocks. Hours may increase as the patient caseload develops.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Virginia speech-language pathology license.
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology—CCC-SLP.
• Type 1 NPI and current CAQH profile, or willingness to establish and maintain them.
• Willingness to complete payer credentialing and enrollment through KidsWatch Pediatrics.
• Professional liability coverage as required by the practice.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly afternoon or early-evening schedule.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Outpatient pediatric or private-practice experience.
• Experience with Early Intervention and school referrals.
• Feeding, AAC or autism-related communication experience.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric speech and language evaluations.
• Provide treatment for articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency and social-communication concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes and required documentation promptly.
• Provide parents with education and home-practice recommendations.
• Coordinate care with KidsWatch pediatricians and outside providers when authorized.
• Follow payer authorization, visit-limit and documentation requirements.
• Assist with developing appropriate clinical workflows and assessment resources for the new program.
• Provide feeding or swallowing services only when appropriately trained, clinically indicated and payer-approved.

Benefits

• Competitive W-2 hourly compensation.
• Payment for all required clinical, documentation, training and meeting time.
• Existing pediatric referral relationships.
• Administrative, scheduling, authorization and billing support.
• Furnished clinical space and evaluation materials.
• Collaboration with pediatric medical providers.
• Opportunity to help shape a new pediatric speech-therapy program.
• Potential for increased hours as the caseload grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level